Hugh Sykes

Hugh Sykes

Sir Hugh Sykes, DL, MA, LL.B, CA, Hon LL.D, FCIB, FRSA (b. 1932), international industrialist and investor, noted for championing regeneration in and around Sheffield. His public work in South Yorkshire includes:

*2004-08 Chairman of Renaissance South Yorkshire;
*2000-07 Deputy Chairman (later Chairman) of Sheffield One;
*1988-97 Chairman of Sheffield Development Corporation.

Sir Hugh is also Chairman of the Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust, the first museum trust in the country.

His work has been recognised by a series of awards: Honorary Fellow, Sheffield Hallam University, 1991; Deputy Lieutenant for South Yorkshire, 1995; Honorary Doctorate in Laws, University of Sheffield, 1996 and Knight Bachelor in Her Majesty’s Birthday Honours, 1997.

Sir Hugh was educated at Bristol Grammar School and Clare College, Cambridge, where he graduated in Law. He is married to Lady (Ruby) Sykes and lives in Hathersage.


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